Historical Events
- John Sain of South Bend, Indiana, builds 3.91 m house of cards
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Mamie Gummer, American actress (Nancy Crozier-The Good Wife), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Carolyn Jones (1930-1983)
American actress (Morticia-Addams Family), dies of colon cancer at 53
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights
About August 3, 1983
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Breath You Take - The Police
- #1 Song: Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young